What sofas and other furniture require to make it cost and comfortable
We are looking to buy sofa and possibly other furniture (TV unit, sideboard) to finish off the room. The current sofas are to bulky in my opinion. I may consider repainting if the room would look better.
Not sure what layout will suit the room. Different size alcoves drive me a bit crazy ;-)
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Wumi
2 years agoMy immediate thought is that the armchair blocks the entrance way and closes in the room.
Maybe you could get an L-shape/corner/chaise sofa and put against the window?
A slim console table under the mirror?
The unit the TV sits on is also quite bulky and dominates the alcove. Maybe opt for built in shelves on either side and a built in cabinet for the tv to site on?
I don’t think the pale blue and teal go well together.
In terms of colour you can either start woth the furniture or the walls. I quite like the teal.Anita Beynon thanked WumiRelated Discussions
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Comments (49)I don't mind the current colours although a greys and beiges tend to suck light out of a room, a brighter colour rather than just white will help. I agree with much of what Jill says above, with a few tweaks ... the lighting needs attention. The room needs some interest, colour and texture to create depth. Get a larger rug, more colourful, with organic pattern which draws the eye outward. Big enough to sit the furniture on. Pick up some of the colours from the new rug and get some cushions. A couple of plants would help with texture and add life to the room. I know you are using the mirrors to add light and space but the one under the stairs is just reflecting the underneath of the stairs ... try a colourful print of a pathway between trees for example, to draw the eye beyond the room otherwise it's a bit bland. The TV is just on a stand that is too small and a bit low, go for a wider piece or try positioning the unit against the other wall in that same corner so it is facing the sofas, then the TV won't look so out of balance. If you make the room a bit livelier and interesting the light issue won't be such a problem. Consider pale turquoise walls for example rather than just white and add some artwork....See MoreStyle Without It Costing the Earth
Comments (1)Great article! Thank you so much for sharing....See MoreAnita Beynon
2 years ago
Sonia
2 years agoMy alcoves are uneven but I’ve never considered it a problem, so try not to worry. 😊 I personally would choose the expensive items first such as your seating and furniture then decorate around them with wall colour, rug, cushions etc. Wall colour can easily be changed but a sofa that doesn’t quite “go” can be a bit of a trial.
As your room is north facing I think a softer colour on the walls would be nice. Either a sage green like Mizzle or a dusky pink like Calamine, both by Farrow & Ball. If you want to stay with the teal, Oval Room Blue is a softer version and not too dark. Below is Mizzle, Calamine and Oval Room Blue.
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